1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1976 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 has manual transmission. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3481 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |